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Galax Autumn Days 5K Run

Date:
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Location:
601 S Main St.
Galax, Virginia
24333
United States
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1 Miles 5k Run

38th Annual

Galax Autumn Days 5k Run

STARTING TIMES

10:00 am - 5K Run (3.1 miles)

9:00 am - 1-Mile Race for kids 12 & under

REGISTRATION

8:00 - 9:45 am Saturday, October 17, 2026 in the gymnasium at Felts’ Park. 5K Run registration closes promptly at 9:45 am and for the 1-Mile Kid’s Race at 8:45 am.

ENTRY FEE

$20.00 for the 5K if postmarked by October 14, 2026.

$25.00 October 15 through Race Day.

Entry includes an attractive t-shirt.

1-Mile Kid’s Race Free - no t-shirt.

AWARDS

Overall winners will receive special awards along with their overall awards

Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd each age group both Male/Female.

No Double-dipping awards. Higher award will be given if Master Runner (40+) places in the overall standings.

Bonus Awards will be given for breaking the Male/Female Overall & Master’s course records.

There will continue to be one award for the top Super Master winner (Age 60 +) both male and female.

If Super Master’s winners place in the overall or the Masters Div. they are not eligible for the Super Master award No Double-dipping awards in age groups/masters divisions.

RACE COURSE

The Galax Autumn Days 5K Run and 1-Mile Kid’s Race both start and finish in Felts’ Park at 601 South Main Street, Galax, VA. The 5K course is flat as it follows Chestnut Creek with a ½ mile stretch of the course being run on the New River State Park.

AGE GROUPS - MALE/FEMALE

10 & Under 35 - 39 65 - 69

11 - 14 40 - 44 70 - 74

15 - 19 45 - 49 75 - 79

20 - 24 50 - 54 80 & Over

25 - 29 55 - 59

30 – 34 60 - 64

COURSE RECORDS

Thomas Curtin 14:40 (2014)

Natalie Sherbak 16:58 (2008)

DIRECTIONS TO 5K RACE

Exit 14, I-77 at US 58. Go west 58 until the intersection of US 58 and Rt. 89 take a left on Rt. 89 (Main Street) and go 8 blocks. Felts’ Park is located on the left. Race begins and ends in the Felts’ Park area.

Race Director: Tony Quesenberry [email protected]

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